Second strike on Riyadh airport a day after 12 died; an Indian hurt on Saturday has died and 10 to 11 more were injured
A second projectile hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, after Saturday's strike that Saudi authorities say killed 12 and wounded more than 300. The Saudi-led coalition said a projectile struck Terminal 4 and air defences intercepted a missile near the airport (FinancialJuice, BBC). The Houthis claimed the attack and said they also struck Dammam airport and Aramco facilities; Saudi civil aviation said Dammam airport was targeted on Sunday evening, while the Aramco claim has no Saudi confirmation (FinancialJuice). AP reports that Saudi Arabia extended the airport's closure; the Financial Times says oil executives withdrew from a Riyadh energy congress; Reuters reports Saudi stocks slid. The Hindu, Mint and Hindustan Times report one Indian dead; injured Indians number 10 (Mint) or 11 (Hindustan Times, The Economic Times). Jaishankar expressed grief (Hindustan Times).
Strikes on a major international airport raise the risk of a wider war involving Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, and endanger the large Indian community there.
If a relative works in Saudi Arabia, contact the Indian embassy in Riyadh and check flights; The Hindu reports cancelled Kerala-Saudi services. Fuel prices are exposed to Gulf risk, and an escalation would push the rupee lower.
The Saudi-led coalition vows retaliation for the attack (The Guardian, The Economic Times).
The Houthis say Saudi Arabia bears responsibility for failed interceptions and have warned airlines and travellers to avoid Saudi airports (Reuters, FinancialJuice).
Casualty counts differ by outlet and the Aramco claim is unconfirmed. Watch for a Saudi retaliation, the airport's reopening, and any Indian advisory on travel.
DailyDrop India edition No. 8 · Morning · MON., OCT. 12, 2026